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I'm losing too much weight...

tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/04/13, 03:15 PM Hi Everyone, I've been here on freetrainers following the excercise and nutrition program for leaning up and toning. I started out at a low weight with a lot of fat on my body. Now I'm losing even more weight and it's kinda scaring me. I always get right around the recommended caloric intake, sometimes the proportions are a bit off. I just updated my profile so please look their for details and let me know what changes should be made. Thanks
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2003/04/13, 03:57 PM I would highly recommend that you increase your calories a little bit more. For your activity level, you need the extra calories to support your energy levels. I would recommend that you increase calories in favor of protein and maybe a lttle bit more fat from healthy sources( natural pb, olive oil, canola oil, nuts) You need to be careful and for awhile, you may need to cut back on the cardio to about 3 or maybe even 2 sessions per week, because at 97 pounds, I don't think you can afford to lose anymore weight. Good luck and be careful.
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/04/13, 04:01 PM Yeah, well that's why I was concerned. This certainly wasn't my goal! I will increase caloric intake and see if that helps. The strange thing is, I still have a lot of fat! I don't know what my exact % is, but there's enough so that you can't see the muscles underneath very well. Thanks for the reply.
dpking44 Posts: 470 Joined: 2002/08/07	2003/04/14, 07:11 AM Tara, what's your current weight and height?
sassysr03 Posts: 18 Joined: 2003/04/06	2003/04/14, 11:47 PM i wish that was my problem *sigh* -------------- if you want it bad enough you will make sacrifices ~Sarah~
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2003/04/15, 07:29 AM Actually sassy, you wouldn't want this problem. Being severly underweight is considered a form of malnutrition. You run into the same risks as overweight individuals. Achieveing and maintaining a healthy BW is the best solution.
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/04/15, 10:19 AM DPking...as my profile says...I am 5 foot three inches and97lbs and shrinking. Like I said, I've still got a lot of fat, which is why I'm so LIGHT (fat is light) and not much muscle.
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/04/15, 11:23 AM Tara, I would suggest seeing a doctor. Your weight is entirely too low. What is your daily diet and exercise program like? -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com
sassysr03 Posts: 18 Joined: 2003/04/06	2003/04/15, 08:55 PM sorry, i didnt know how underweight you were. i thought you meant you were at a stable weight and were getting smaller by the day or so. even then, thats serious. i apologize for my previous statement. i can be real immature sometimes, geez. -------------- if you want it bad enough you will make sacrifices ~Sarah~
dpking44 Posts: 470 Joined: 2002/08/07	2003/04/16, 07:00 AM Tara, something's not right. I agree that you should see a doctor just to be on the safe side. You could work out until the cows come home and still have some sort of physical ailment preventing you from keeping weight on.
effalunt Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/04/22, 11:55 AM Maybe there's a problem with your thyroid. If it's over-active you can lose weight for no apparent reason. Go see your doctor. -------------- Think you can or think you can't; either way you're right--Goethe
blond-sk8er Posts: 7 Joined: 2003/02/12	2003/04/22, 06:39 PM oh my god...arent you lucky...?! i swear im killing myself to lose weight... and youre complaining... ah well